EIA Technical Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cardiff seeks an experienced EIA Technical Director to manage diverse water-related projects. This role involves producing Environmental Impact Assessments and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in EIA, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related discretionary bonuses

Company Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Financial support for professional membership

Medical and healthcare plans

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in producing Environmental Impact Assessments for various water environments.
• Excellent working knowledge of EIA regulations.
• High-level understanding of flood management and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of water-related projects from inception to delivery.
• Produce, review, and amend key hydrological EIA chapters.
• Liaise with and manage stakeholders for EIA.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Project management

GIS software proficiency

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

Upper Second Class Honours or higher in numerate/environmental discipline

Master's degree in relevant environmental or numerate discipline

Job description

Job Title: EIA Technical Director

Ref. No.: CJD230925C

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, forward-thinking Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of high-profile projects across the entire water landscape. They are proactively searching for a talented, experienced EIA Technical Director, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of expert scientists and engineers, based in the proud Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related discretionary bonuses
• Company Pension Scheme
• Very generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility to buy or sell annual leave days
• Flexible working opportunities
• Clear career progression routes
• Financial support in attaining professional membership, such as Chartered Status
• Medical and healthcare plans available
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of water-related projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Produce, review, and amend key hydrological, water resource, and peat management Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters for renewable energy, infrastructure, and transportation projects
• Liaise with and manage stakeholders, both internal and external to the company, to produce EIA
• Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications for a number of projects
• Actively contribute to business development activities

Required skills and experience

• A good Initial Degree (with an Upper Second Class Honours or higher) in a numerate or environmental discipline
• Extensive experience in producing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for a number of different water environments (e.g. rivers, wetlands, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating Environmental Assessments
• Excellent working knowledge of EIA regulations
• Highly proficient understanding of the UK Planning System
• High-level understanding of flood management and drainage strategies/systems
• Confident and competent in the use of GIS software packages
• Experience of leading/managing projects and/or a team of staff
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding numeracy skills
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle
• Willing to travel across the UK to undertake a variety of projects
• Possess professional membership of a relevant professional body (or actively working toward this)

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold a Master’s (or higher) Degree in a relevant environmental or numerate discipline
• Excellent time management skills

If you are interested in the role of EIA Technical Director, please do not hesitate to contact the Hydrology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.